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West Virginia Stakeholder Engagement
On September 25, 2024, the West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) held a public input session which covered updates and gathered feedback about the upcoming Home Energy Rebate programs. Xavier Walter, BPA Director of Outreach and West…
Oregon Department of Energy Announces $1.2 Million in Awards to Local Governments Through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Energy has announced $1.2 million in grant awards to local governments across the state. The funding was available thanks to the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maine’s Launch of First Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families’ Utility Bills
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Maine has launched its first federal Home Energy Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. Maine is launching…
BPA & HPC Publish 2024 Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report
The Building Performance Association (BPA) and the Home Performance Coalition (HPC), working as dual entities, are pleased to announce the publication of their Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report. This project was made possible by…
Volunteer at the 2025 National Conference & Trade Show
We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the 2025 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show. Volunteers play an important role at our conferences by assisting presenters and attendees in sessions as session assistants….
West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) – Home Energy Rebates Input Session
Please register for this event on September 25th to hear about the West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE)’s upcoming Home Energy Rebate program! This federally-funded program will provide homeowners across West Virginia the opportunity to…
Governor’s Office of Resiliency Launches First Phase of Home Energy Rebate Program
On August 29, 2024, the Arizona Office of Resiliency announced the launch of an initial pilot program under Arizona’s HEAR rebates program. The pilot will initially work through Wildfire and the Western Arizona Council of…
Faces of EE: The People Behind Energy Efficiency Careers
The Building Performance Association (BPA) is excited to announce the refreshed launch of Faces of EE, a project dedicated to showcasing the diverse and dynamic world of energy efficiency careers. As a nonprofit organization committed…
New Tool Helps with Selection and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new web-based tool that offers comprehensive information about how to size, select, and install electric heat pump water heaters (HPWHs)—a key technology for advancing the Biden-Harris…
Oregon Community Heat Pump Deployment Program
The Community Heat Pump Deployment Program provides financial assistance to homeowners towards the purchase and installation of heat pumps in owner-occupied residences. Through two rounds of opportunity announcements, ODOE has selected eligible entities to serve as regional administrators…